Sheridan County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sheridan County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 31,585. It is the 7th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sheridan County is 42.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sheridan County is $70,855. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $352,200. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sheridan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%.